Welder

Espy LLC; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Gala Industries, Inc. is seeking a Welder for our Eagle Rock, VA facility. The role involves welding, fabricating metal structures, and reading blueprints to ensure accurate production.

You will operate and maintain welding equipment, follow safety standards, and collaborate with team members to meet project timelines. Candidates should have at least 1 year of TIG and MIG welding experience, as well as blueprint reading skills.

Qualifications

• Min 1 year of experience in TIG & MIG welding.
• Min 1 year of experience reading blueprints.
• High School diploma or equivalent education; additional technical skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Weld and assemble metal structures and equipment per specifications.
• Read diagrams, sketches and blueprints to plan operations and materials.
• Set up, operate and maintain welding equipment.
• Follow safety rules and company policies; wear PPE as required.
• Lift heavy items and work as part of a team to complete projects.

Skills

Arc welding

TIG welding

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Team player

Education

High School diploma

Technical training reading blueprints

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Company Profile:

MAAG Pump Systems, Automatik Plastics Machinery, Maag Gala Industries, Reduction Engineering Scheer, Ettlinger, AMN, Witte and Sikora– eight successful and well-experienced companies have joined forces to become the global partner for the polymer industry. As a manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing, and filtration systems, and pulverizers we offer top-grade equipment for your demanding requirements – not only for polymer applications but also for the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries.

Position Title:

Welder

Business Unit:

Gala Industries, Inc. (Gala)

Reports To:

Welding/Fabrication Team Lead

Position Location:

Eagle Rock, VA

Position Type:

Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Other: possible weekends or holidays as needed

Main Position Objectives

Welding is the application of heat to permanently join metal parts to repair and fabricate metal structures, machinery and equipment. Welding positions are classified depending on the training and types of welding machines that a welder can use. Skilled welders have experience using multiple welding machines including arc welder, TIG (Tungsten insert gas) welder and MIG (Metal insert gas) welder.

Position description – Tasks, responsibilities, competencies

• Welders fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment through the use of welders, cutters, shapers and measuring tools.
• Welders produce metal products according to customer or employer specifications.
• They use multiple welding machines to repair and maintain metal equipment and structures of various sizes
• Welders read and interpret diagrams, sketches and blueprints to determine operations, required materials and timeframes for projects
• Welders set up, operate and maintain welding equipment
• They understand and implement personal and company safety measures by wearing specialized goggles, helmets and gloves.
• Communication skills are essential to work with team members and converse with customers.
• Welders operate and maintain the machines that repair metal structures, equipment and machinery.
• Welders are qualified by process & positions in variety of fields based on their skill level and experience,
• Ability to lift heavy items
• Candidate had to be a strong team player
• Candidate had to be reliable
• Follow all safety rules and quality standards
• Follow all company rules and policies
• Carbon Welding if required

The incumbent considers all interests of quality, accident prevention and occupational safety as well as environmental safety in a preventive manner within his/her scope of responsibility and supports the avoidance of damages to people, facilities, assets, material and environment actively.

The incumbent is obliged to perform tasks requested by management that relate to his/her position scope or arise from company needs. This job description reflects current status, right to make changes reserved.

Work Environment

Work in this position is in a factory floor environment. While performing the duties of this job in a factory setting, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and PPE may be required.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The employee must be able to lift items up to 50 pounds.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Job Specification

Education (area of studies, Management, IT etc.)

Mandatory

• High School diploma or equivalent education (additional technical skills a plus)
• Technical training reading Blueprints

Professional experience (description incl. No. of years)

Mandatory

• Min 1 years of experience in TIG & MIG welding
• Min 1 years of experience reading blueprints

Interpersonal skills and behavioral competencie

• Mandatory
• Willingness to learn
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks
• Independent self-starter with ability to problem solve and anticipate and avoid issues
• Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to win
• Customer-focused

Dover Competencies:

• Attract, Develop and Retain Talent
• Self-Awareness and Personal Development
• Winning the right way

Company Profile:

MAAG Pump Systems, Automatik Plastics Machinery, Maag Gala Industries, Reduction Engineering Scheer, Ettlinger, AMN, Witte and Sikora– eight successful and well-experienced companies have joined forces to become the global partner for the polymer industry. As a manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing, and filtration systems, and pulverizers we offer top-grade equipment for your demanding requirements – not only for polymer applications but also for the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries.

The foundation of our success is found in Maag’s core values:

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
• Expectation for Results
• Respect and Value People

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits:

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• commuter benefits
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition assistance
• business travel services
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Pay Range: USD 24.00 - 29.00 HourlyWe consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.